Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing pharmacology terminology
before administering medications independently. During
orientation, the nurse is asked to distinguish between a
medication's desired effect and its unintended effects.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Answer Options
A. The harmful effect occurring after repeated drug exposure
B. The intended beneficial physiological response produced by
the medication
C. The predictable adverse reaction that requires
discontinuation
D. The body's movement of the drug through absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion
,Correct Answer
B. The intended beneficial physiological response produced by
the medication
Detailed Rationale
A therapeutic effect is the desired clinical outcome for which a
medication is prescribed. Nurses administer medications with
the goal of achieving this beneficial response while minimizing
adverse effects. Evaluating whether the therapeutic effect has
occurred is an essential nursing responsibility and supports
safe, patient-centered pharmacologic care.
Understanding the difference between therapeutic effects, side
effects, adverse effects, and pharmacokinetic processes allows
nurses to accurately monitor medication effectiveness and
recognize potential complications.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
This describes an adverse or toxic response rather than the
therapeutic effect.
, Common Clinical Misconception
Students often confuse adverse effects with intended effects.
Medication Safety Risk
Failure to distinguish these responses may delay recognition of
medication toxicity.
Nursing Consideration
Continuously assess patients for both expected therapeutic
outcomes and unexpected harmful responses.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Adverse reactions are unintended harmful responses, not
therapeutic effects.
Common Clinical Misconception
Any predictable medication response is assumed to be
therapeutic.
Medication Safety Risk
May lead to continuation of a harmful medication.
Nursing Consideration
Report serious adverse reactions promptly.
Option D
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 1 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing pharmacology terminology
before administering medications independently. During
orientation, the nurse is asked to distinguish between a
medication's desired effect and its unintended effects.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of a
medication?
Answer Options
A. The harmful effect occurring after repeated drug exposure
B. The intended beneficial physiological response produced by
the medication
C. The predictable adverse reaction that requires
discontinuation
D. The body's movement of the drug through absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion
,Correct Answer
B. The intended beneficial physiological response produced by
the medication
Detailed Rationale
A therapeutic effect is the desired clinical outcome for which a
medication is prescribed. Nurses administer medications with
the goal of achieving this beneficial response while minimizing
adverse effects. Evaluating whether the therapeutic effect has
occurred is an essential nursing responsibility and supports
safe, patient-centered pharmacologic care.
Understanding the difference between therapeutic effects, side
effects, adverse effects, and pharmacokinetic processes allows
nurses to accurately monitor medication effectiveness and
recognize potential complications.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
This describes an adverse or toxic response rather than the
therapeutic effect.
, Common Clinical Misconception
Students often confuse adverse effects with intended effects.
Medication Safety Risk
Failure to distinguish these responses may delay recognition of
medication toxicity.
Nursing Consideration
Continuously assess patients for both expected therapeutic
outcomes and unexpected harmful responses.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Adverse reactions are unintended harmful responses, not
therapeutic effects.
Common Clinical Misconception
Any predictable medication response is assumed to be
therapeutic.
Medication Safety Risk
May lead to continuation of a harmful medication.
Nursing Consideration
Report serious adverse reactions promptly.
Option D
